Clayton Partnership School

Summary:

Clayton Partnership School is a K-8 elementary school in Thornton, Colorado, serving a predominantly Hispanic student population of over 800 students. The school has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools in recent years.

Clayton Partnership School faces significant academic challenges, with only 22.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 13.7% proficient or better in Math on the 2023-2024 CMAS tests, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for female and Hispanic students, who make up the majority of the student body. Additionally, over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While nearby schools in the Mapleton School District also struggle academically, Clayton Partnership School generally performs worse, especially in Math.

The school's declining performance over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 579 out of 965 Colorado elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 792 out of 943 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population. Factors such as the school's high percentage of Hispanic students and low student-teacher ratio of 17.2 may be contributing to the academic challenges, and the school will need to work closely with the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district to develop effective solutions.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

 8970 York St
       Thornton, CO  80229-4666


(303) 853-1460

District: Mapleton School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
792nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,502 Help


Students who attend Clayton Partnership School usually attend:

High:    Academy High School
    Global Leadership Academy
    Mapleton Early Career Preparation
    Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.9%
White:
10.7%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.1% Help


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Compare Details Clayton Partnership School ranks worse than 84% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Mapleton School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details Clayton Partnership School ranks worse than 77.1% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.54. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Clayton Partnership School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mapleton School District No. 1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clayton Partnership School is $15,502, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Mapleton School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clayton Partnership School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton Partnership School 792nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Clayton Partnership School in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton Partnership School 374th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Clayton Partnership School in the ranking list.)

Mapleton School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Mapleton School District No. 1 112th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clayton Partnership School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Clayton Partnership School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 3.16 854th 872 2.1%
2010 3.65 910th 925 1.6%
2011 6.67 880th 935 5.9%
2012 7.47 889th 935 4.9%
2013 15.08 820th 954 14.0%
2014 13.85 852nd 962 11.4%
2015 23.53 709th 938 24.4%
2016 31.47 593rd 914 35.1%
2017 28.55 644th 929 30.7%
2018 41.24 503rd 917 45.1%
2019 36.72 579th 965 40.0%
2021 14.70 647th 710 8.9%
2022 17.50 760th 921 17.5%
2023 21.06 718th 933 23.0%
2024 15.84 792nd 943 16.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Clayton Partnership School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.47 22nd 308 92.9%
2019 53.56 133rd 332 59.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Clayton Partnership School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.89 449th 690 34.9%
2019 48.37 365th 758 51.8%
2021 13.69 337th 351 4.0%
2023 17.66 538th 642 16.2%
2024 12.02 627th 684 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Clayton Partnership School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.74 436th 693 37.1%
2019 30.60 514th 764 32.7%
2021 12.54 338th 352 4.0%
2023 30.27 437th 649 32.7%
2024 17.23 567th 683 17.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Clayton Partnership School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.55 53rd 270 80.4%
2023 35.46 127th 197 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Clayton Partnership School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Clayton Partnership School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 2.88 372nd 377 1.3%
2010 3.87 399th 409 2.4%
2011 4.13 412th 422 2.4%
2012 5.06 406th 425 4.5%
2013 8.81 423rd 454 6.8%
2014 8.87 430th 461 6.7%
2015 15.80 387th 436 11.2%
2016 15.17 357th 400 10.8%
2017 14.53 374th 424 11.8%
2019 14.69 389th 458 15.1%
2021 31.17 253rd 369 31.4%
2022 17.29 370th 448 17.4%
2023 31.70 306th 480 36.3%
2024 19.54 374th 485 22.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Clayton Partnership School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.76 278th 352 21.0%
2021 28.81 180th 254 29.1%
2023 37.81 204th 363 43.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Clayton Partnership School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.26 144th 249 42.2%
2023 27.24 238th 356 33.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Clayton Partnership School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.09 77th 198 61.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Clayton Partnership School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 134 21 15 250 6 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 117 14 19 241 8 n/a n/a 0 399
2009 100 10 11 231 7 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 134 9 11 257 6 n/a n/a 0 417
2011 132 7 6 272 5 0 12 0 434
2012 125 10 8 280 3 0 14 0 440
2013 124 11 11 320 4 0 21 0 491
2014 109 8 11 330 5 1 20 0 484
2015 106 11 15 340 2 1 13 0 488
2016 85 11 19 341 1 1 15 0 473
2017 82 7 22 334 0 1 13 0 459
2018 66 7 19 358 0 1 8 0 459
2019 57 8 19 365 0 1 9 0 459
2020 62 13 19 372 0 0 8 0 474
2021 70 12 11 431 2 1 5 0 532
2022 43 9 9 341 2 0 3 0 407
2023 44 12 10 340 2 0 2 0 410

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clayton Partnership School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 426 21.5 19.8 48.1
2008 399 19.0 21.0 68.2
2009 359 19.5 18.4 66.9
2010 417 22.0 18.9 69.1
2011 434 20.5 21.1 76.5
2012 440 25.0 17.6 78.6
2013 491 26.0 18.8 78.8
2014 484 26.8 18.0 77.1
2015 488 25.0 19.5 73.4
2016 473 28.0 16.8 69.6
2017 459 27.7 16.5 71
2018 459 26.6 17.2 74.1
2019 459 29.5 15.5 71.5
2020 474 20.0 23.7 70.9
2021 532 24.6 21.5 72
2022 407 19.7 20.6 n/a
2023 410 23.7 17.2 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clayton Partnership School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 426 21.5 19.8 48.1
2008 399 19.0 21.0 68.2
2009 359 19.5 18.4 66.9
2010 417 22.0 18.9 69.1
2011 434 20.5 21.1 76.5
2012 440 25.0 17.6 78.6
2013 491 26.0 18.8 78.8
2014 484 26.8 18.0 77.1
2015 488 25.0 19.5 73.4
2016 473 28.0 16.8 69.6
2017 459 27.7 16.5 71
2018 459 26.6 17.2 74.1
2019 459 29.5 15.5 71.5
2020 474 20.0 23.7 70.9
2021 532 24.6 21.5 72
2022 407 19.7 20.6 n/a
2023 410 23.7 17.2 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clayton Partnership School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,079
2020 $9,984
2021 $10,874
2022 $12,637
2023 $15,502

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clayton Partnership School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 579th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 718th of 933 Elementary schools
 17%
Ranks 389th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 306th of 480 Middle schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Partnership School)4615.7
 30.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)28.117.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Clayton Partnership School)4937.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)32.524.1
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Partnership School)41.110.8
 30.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)32.220.6
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Clayton Partnership School)39.313.2
 26.1%
   4th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)2212
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Partnership School)16.422
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)27.525.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Clayton Partnership School)9.19.3
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)14.811
 3.8%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.734.9
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Partnership School)28.832.6
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)24.521.3
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Clayton Partnership School)26.423.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)16.512.3
 4.2%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Partnership School)20.819.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)24.724.9
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Clayton Partnership School)10.27.1
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)13.98.1
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.625.1
 6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Partnership School)12.752.4
 39.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)28.920.1
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Clayton Partnership School)5.524.4
 18.9%
   8th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)15.28.5
 6.7%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clayton Partnership School)27.525.3
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)27.621.8
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Clayton Partnership School)23.218.3
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)18.613.8
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459410
 10.7%
African American812
 50%
American Indian02
Asian1910
 47.4%
Hispanic365340
 6.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5744
 22.8%
Two or More Races92
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%74.1%
 2.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Clayton Partnership School.

Clayton Partnership School ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Clayton Partnership School are 83% Hispanic, 11% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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